Are You or a Loved One Struggling with Drinking and/or Drug Use ( Crow Wing County Chemical Health)
Are you or a loved one struggling with drinking and/or drug use and you feel ready for some help but don't know where to start? Crow Wing County Chemical Health is here to help. Call us at 218-824-1140 (choose option 3, then select extension 3). We can assist with questions, determining eligibility if you do not have insurance, or provide Treatment Care Coordination to assist with accessing help.
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Applying for Behavioral Health Funds (BHF) for Treatment Coverage is simple and can be done one of three ways:
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What is Treatment Care Coordination?
Crow Wing County is able to provide Treatment Care Coordination for those who feel they could benefit from having additional support. This can include guidance and assistance in accessing the full range of treatment services including initial assessment, referral, placement, and after care planning along with other supports and services that address the full range of biological, psychological, social, economic, and spiritual needs that are unique to each individual.
Direct Access:
You can also go directly to the professional treatment agency of your choice to have an assessment done and access treatment on your own if you choose.
Crow Wing County - Assessment and Treatment Provider for Substance Use Disorders - Updated 2024
Please make sure the assessment you are getting is what you need for your treatment and/or court purposes. Also, if you are calling on your own accord, don't forget to ask about insurance and assessment costs. Find a provider that works with your insurance and/or budget.
Local Crow Wing County Self-Help Community Support Groups
Akin Alano Club, Meetings throughout the week - 322 1st Ave NE, Aitkin
Celebrate Recovery - Brainerd, Tuesdays Dinner 5:15pm, Meeting 6pm at Heritage Church - 13242 Berrywood Dr., Baxter
Crosslake AA, Thursdays 7:00pm at Immaculate Heart Church - 3708 Co. Rd. 37, Crosslake
Crosslake Monday Night Group, 7:00pm at Crosslake Lutheran Church - 35960 Co. Rd 66, Crosslake
Crosslake Tuesday Night, 7:00pm at The Log Church - 37218 Co. Rd. 66, Crosslake
Cuyuna Range Alano Club, Several Meetings throughout the week - 249 Curtis Ave., Ironton - Contact 218-546-8284
Garrison: Monday Night AA at 7:30; Wednesday Open AA at 7:30pm; and Saturday One Day at 10:00am all held at Community Alliance Church - 9475 Jefferson St., Garrison
Lake Area Alano Club, Daily Support Group Meetings, www.lakesareaalano.org - 7829 MN 210, Baxter - Contact 218-825-3770
Nisswa: Sundays at 7:00pm; Monday Men's Group at 6:00pm; Tuesday Open AA at 7:00pm; Friday Open AA at 8:00pm; and Saturday Spiritual Awakening Group at 6:00pm all held at St. Christopher's Church - 25574 Church St., Nisswa
Wednesday Women's Work, 5:30pm at Nisswa Community Center - 25628 Main St., Nisswa
Thursday Open AA, 7:00pm at Lutheran Church of the Cross - 5064 Co. Rd. 13, Nisswa
Friday Renewal Women's Meeting, 11:00am at Christopher House - 601 Church St., Nisswa
Pequot Lakes AA, Monday and Thursday nights at 7:30pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church - 30985 Front St., Pequot Lakes
Pine River: Wednesday New Beginnings at 8:00pm; Saturday New Beginnings AA at 8:00pm both held at DAC Building - 2865 24th St. SW, Pine River
Saturday safe Harbor AA, 8:00pm at Pine River Life Center - 307 Barclay Ave., (Green Door in alley)
Pine River Celebrate Recovery, Friday at 7:00pm at Pine River Life Center - 307 Barclay Ave., (Green door in alley)
UpFront Alano Club, Daily Support Group Meetings - 302 4th Ave. NE, Brainerd - Contact 218-828-4811
Narcotics Anonymous and Crystal Meth Anonymous meetings also available at most Alano Clubs.
Other Supports
Peer Support Warm Line: The Peer Support Connection Warmline of Minnesota is a safe and free way for individuals to receive confidential and anonymous one-on-one peer support from trained Peers, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Recovery Coaches. Available from 5:00pm to 9:00 am, 7 days a week/365 days a year. 1-844-739-6360
Virtual Peer Support Network (VSPN): A place you can share your experiences with others who understand. Join meetings by ZOOM or phone, whichever is more comfortable for you. Take a photo of the QR Code to be brought to the VSPN Meeting Zoom meeting link:
Crisis Line: Crisis Line and Referral Service, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 1-800-462-5525. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Northern Pines Mental Health Urgent Care: Clinic designed to be of immediate help for those dealing with mental health emergencies. Walk-ins welcome from 10:00am to 7:00pm every day. 823 Maple St., Brainerd. 218-454-8001